Broad spectrum pest repellent compositions and pest management system
OwnerJames J. Messina, James D. Messinainventors
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Abstract
The present invention provides compositions and methods for the control and management of wildlife populations (including domesticated animals) and pests such as birds including geese, deer and other herbivore such as rabbits, ground hogs, raccoons, moose and elk, tunneling animals such as moles, voles and gophers and insects, carnivores and other organisms. Specifically provided are geraniol oil-based formulations which may be applied to natural or artificial surfaces. Also provided are pest control systems incorporating the use of repellent or attractant formulations.
Claims43
A repellent composition comprising from about 0.05 to about 30 weight percent of geraniol oil.
A repellent composition comprising:
- (a) about 0.05 to about 30 weight percent of geraniol oil;
- (b) about 0.05 to about 15 weight percent of mint oil;
- (c) about 0.2 to about 35 weight percent of castor oil;
- (d) about 0.002 to about 9.3 weight percent of sodium lauryl sulfate;
- (e) about 0.01 to about 10 weight percent of kaolin;
- (f) about 0.1 to about 7.5 weight percent of xanthan gum;
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- (g) about 55 to about 95.6 weight percent of water.
A pest management system comprising:
- (a) a body disguised as a plant pot comprising
- (i) a composition housing and
- (ii) a variable housing,
- (b) an interface positioned between said composition and variable housings, and
- (c) one or more ports located in the composition housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.